EU claims agreement with China to unblock Nexperia chip flow
China will waive licensing requirements ‘provided that it is declared that the goods are intended for civilian use’, EU trade chief says
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said on social media that, effective immediately, exports of the company’s chips to the bloc for non-military uses would not be subject to Chinese licensing requirements.
“My team and I have been in constant contact with the Chinese authorities, and welcome the confirmation provided today to the European Commission by Mofcom regarding the further simplification of export procedures for next-period chips destined for EU and global clients,” Sefcovic said.
“Mofcom will grant exemptions from licensing requirements to any exporter, provided that it is declared that the goods are intended for civilian use.
“Close engagement with both the Chinese and Dutch authorities continues as we work towards a lasting, stable, predictable framework that ensures the full restoration of semiconductor flows.”
The ministry confirmed the exemptions on Sunday and urged Brussels to continue to push the Netherlands to “promptly correct wrongful practices”.
Responding to Sefcovic’s remarks, the ministry said China had taken measures to grant exemptions for exports that complied with civilian use.